229 W 109 St,Manhattan, NY 10025
36 Units
•Built in 1912
•9 Floors
•Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Yes
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-- of renters approve of this owner
Review Summary for 229 W 109 St
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Recent tenant reviews for 229 WEST 109 STREET highlight spacious apartments, good heating, and attentive staff within the building. However, the surrounding block faces pest issues, particularly with rats and roaches, impacting tenant satisfaction. Residents appreciate the responsive owner and superintendent for addressing concerns promptly. Suggestions include collaborative efforts with neighboring buildings to combat pests effectively. While the building itself is well-maintained, challenges arise from external factors, emphasizing the need for a holistic approach to enhance the overall living experience.
Reviews (4)
4.12 stars
Over 1 year ago
Solid place for what it costs but bad block
Former Tenant
Pros:
Spacious apartments decently maintained
Cons:
The block is awful. Rats everywhere but never seen them in the building
Advice to owner:
Please update more
4.12 stars
Over 2 years ago
Great building, awful block
Former Tenant
Pros:
The super cares deeply about trash and pet maintenance
Cons:
The supers of the building around it do NOT
Advice to owner:
Work with the other owners on the block to address the pest issue
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Rents and Deposits
-- of renters received their security deposits back
It dummy text been reported if this building dummy electronic rent payments.
Open Violations
Only open violations from the last 10 years.
Data last updated 3 days ago.
The average number of violations per unit at 229 W 109 St is better than the city.
BUILDING AVERAGE:
0.63 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
Non-hazardous
3
class A
i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
MOST RECENT:
Aug 30, 2025: § 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall at public hall stairs, 8th story
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Hazardous
7
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
Aug 30, 2025: § 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at north and east walls at public hall stairs, 6th story
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Immediately hazardous
13
class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
Sep 08, 2025: § 27-2031 adm code provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 32, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
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Missing information/filings
0
class I
Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
MOST RECENT:
No violation found...
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Property Owners and Associates
M
Marisa Kinsey
3.2(4)
Agent•
1 Property•36 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 0
K
Kinsey Equities LLC
3.4(28)
Corporate Owner•
35 Properties•392 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 8
B
Brenda Hersh
3.2(4)
Head Officer•
1 Property•36 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 0
J
James Bedford
3.2(4)
Site Manager•
1 Property•36 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 0
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